Week 3. Earth

For our second homework challenge this term we will be focusing on Earth. 

I was really impressed with a group of students who have jumped straight into their homework projects with excellence and pride. They remembered that their project was just one part of their weekly homework task. Don't forget to complete your spelling, reading log and basic facts. The things you read for your projects should be added to your reading log. 

You will only get better with your reading, spelling and maths if you try. Remember failure is always an option but laziness is not!

Kulwant

Smita

Eden

Jordan

 Shaquila's homework was an exploration. You had to turn tabs over to explore the information. A wonderful piece of learning with real pride.

Shaquila's homework on Mercury.

Shaquila's homework on Venus.

Isabella's homework showed real pride and excellence. Her commitment to improving her knowledge and standard of presentation shows real determination.

Isabella's homework on Mercury.

Isabella's homework on Venus.

You have to find 10 bits of information about Earth. Mr Dufty has seven questions for you to find the answers to. You only have to think of three more. 

1. How did this planet get its name?
2. What is gravity and how does it happen?
3. What affect does the moon have on Earth?
4. What is Earth's distance from the sun?
5. What are the layers that make up Earth?
6. How does the atmosphere around Earth protect us from the sun?
7. What causes the Earth's magnetic field?

Mr Dufty's Rules for a Mini-Project.

• Plan it first!!! Your homework book is for your best publishing.
• Make your presentation fun BUT full of information! Show pride and complete your project with your best presentation. Mr Dufty can tell when you have rushed or haven't finished!! A great piece of presentation has information and pictures.
• Don't copy what you find - write in your own words! This is stealing!!
• Use all the space you have so make it fun and interesting.


Get Mum or Dad to check that you have answered all the questions. Ask them for some help, as they will know lots of stuff!


Remember to have fun with your presentation but you must convince me that you have investigated your topic fully. You will be marked on your presentation and originality of your written work. If you quote a book or website you must acknowledge it.

Homework is due on Friday.

Homework Week 2. Venus

For our second homework challenge this term we will be focusing on Venus. 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venus
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/planets/venus.html
http://www.planetsforkids.org
http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/profile.cfm?Display=Kids&Object=Venus

You have to find 10 bits of information about Venus. Mr Dufty has seven questions for you to find the answers to. You only have to think of three more. 

1. How did this planet get its name?
2. When was this planet first recorded and by whom?
3. What is the size of this planet?
4. How long does it take for Venus to travel around the sun?
5. What is its distance from the sun?
6. What is the surface and atmosphere of Venus like?
7. What is the classification of Venus? Check this link. http://csep10.phys.utk.edu/astr161/lect/classification/classification.html

Mr Dufty's Rules for a Mini-Project.

• Plan it first!!! Your homework book is for your best publishing.
• Make your presentation fun BUT full of information! Show pride and complete your project with your best presentation. Mr Dufty can tell when you have rushed or haven't finished!! A great piece of presentation has information and pictures.
• Don't copy what you find - write in your own words! This is stealing!!
• Use all the space you have so make it fun and interesting.


Get Mum or Dad to check that you have answered all the questions. Ask them for some help, as they will know lots of stuff!


Remember to have fun with your presentation but you must convince me that you have investigated your topic fully. You will be marked on your presentation and originality of your written work. If you quote a book or website you must acknowledge it.

Homework is due on Friday.

Mercury

For our first homework challenge this term we will be focusing on Mercury. 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercury_(planet)
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/planets/mercury.html
http://www.planetsforkids.org/planet-mercury.html
http://www.kidsastronomy.com/mercury.htm


You have to find 10 bits of information about Mercury. Mr Dufty has seven questions for you to find the answers to. You only have to think of three more. 

1. How did this planet get its name?
2. When was this planet first recorded and by whom?
3. What is the size of this planet?
4. How long does it take for Mercury to travel around the sun?
5. What is its distance from the sun?
6. What is the surface and atmosphere of Mercury like?
7. What is the classification of Mercury? Check this link. http://csep10.phys.utk.edu/astr161/lect/classification/classification.html

Mr Dufty's Rules for a Mini-Project.

• Plan it first!!! Your homework book is for your best publishing.
• Make your presentation fun BUT full of information! Show pride and complete your project with your best presentation. Mr Dufty can tell when you have rushed or haven't finished!! A great piece of presentation has information and pictures.
• Don't copy what you find - write in your own words! This is stealing!!
• Use all the space you have so make it fun and interesting.


Get Mum or Dad to check that you have answered all the questions. Ask them for some help, as they will know lots of stuff!


Remember to have fun with your presentation but you must convince me that you have investigated your topic fully. You will be mark on your presentation and originality of your written work. If you quote a book or website you must acknowledge it.

Homework is due on Friday.

Welcome back!

Welcome back to Term 3. This term our Inquiry will be on 'Space - the final frontier'. This is a chance to continue with amazing things we learnt from our trip to the Napier Planetarium. Our homework will also be based on this topic.